The Grey Nomads - General

Peter Rose · Peter Rose

Having read on forums many interesting comments about weight limits I decided to weigh my van. SHOCK horror to find its 400kg over the stated maximum on the plate. AND its only partially loaded. If I remove the water, the tools and the gas bottles it will still be more than 200kg over the weight stated o...

Snippy · Snippy

Mid last year I put a post on here about being caught in the floods at Long Waterhole, Winton. We are there now. The place still looks like it has been nuked, even the track marks from the front end loader that towed us out are still. The waterhole is almost dry, ground just dried out mud. Hopefully this p...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I virtually always rough camp in deep bush and therefore dig my own latrine however I'm currently following a caravanning friend as he and his wife travel to some very out of the way places in west NSW, SA and WA. They are mainly using campsites from Wikicamps and after receiving a Spot message from him I...

kiwijims · kiwijims

If you happen to be travelling North from Adelaide , "WATCH OUT" for the Boys & Girls in their old cars, charging up the highway to Darwin............****box Rally: Hundreds of cars set off from Adelaide bound for NT and Cairns. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-27/****box-rally-hun...

Captain Crunch · Captain Crunch

BUYER BEWARE !!! I have a friend who has the misfortune to be the owner of an "Eva Kool" 12 volt portable fridge. Started having problems third time he used it. Turns out the warranty doesn't even make good toilet paper. So prospective buyers beware ! I do not advise anyone to make the mistake he made b...

JocknNik · JocknNik

We didn't really consider our odyssey to the east had started until we left Norseman. This was not the first time I had been to Eucla. In 1956 when I was 7 years old, I travelled with my parents across the Nullarbor in an FJ Holden. Very different journey in those days! The Eucla stopover was down on the fl...

JocknNik · JocknNik

I see the Grey Nomad Times has a story about a new caravanner's partner who refuses to drive while towing. I certainly can understand someone who hasn't had experience with towing having that fear. Luckily my wife is not too fazed by doing some of the driving with the van or our boat behind. We've towed...

meetoo · meetoo

1 General Store Rainbow Vic 2 Jeparit Supermarket Vic 3 A man and his dog Hopetoun Vic 4 General store Rainbow Vic Cheers, John. -- Edited by meetoo on Saturday 20th of May 2017 08:05:02 PM

jbrinks · jbrinks

heading north and looking for a nice place to spend a week or two at between bowen and Hervey Bay . Looking at Kinka Beach area as the park sounds nice , they aren't booked out yet which sounds promising but just wondering about that area . We aren't people to sit around a lot but enjoy fishing and walking a...

JocknNik · JocknNik

I'm finally getting around to commenting on our one and only caravanning experience to date, 3 months thru to Sydney and back, and throwing in some pics. I might put in a regular post plus pic or two from time to time as long as the 'old boys and gals' don't tell me they've had enough. I'd like to put the...

Lien · Lien

Did this trip today for the first time towing the Trailblazer gooseneck behind the Hilux . Prior to this had tried to find about it on the web and got a lot of conflicting reports about suitability for vans including that it is not recommended to take a caravan on this route. The only sign that mentioned a...

Snippy · Snippy

Anyone had any experience or knowlege of these. Thinking of buying one.

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Sorry but maybe an stupid question Will the Honda 2.2 be able to run Wren roof air con ??Cooling output: 3.0 KW Heating output: 3.0 KW In an Coromal Princeton 702 thanks John -- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Wednesday 24th of May 2017 05:48:38 PM

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

In recent times we've noticed many campers with gimmicky lighting set up around their camps such a solar lights near their tent pegs that turn red, green, blue then yellow constantly all night. The other day we noticed someone whose awning had more LED lights than an amusement park ride. Even along th...

gandk · gandk

I did a search and noted the update June last year. But still wondering if anyone has been this year. We don't have long range fuel tanks so that will be the main problem. We are driving a Mazda BT50 Duel cab ute and towing a Goldstream RV 16.6' off roader. Also what is the suggested psi for both front and rea...

madaboutled · madaboutled

Is the road from home hill to Ravenswood qld sealed and if not how much is unsealed and generally what's it like?

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Helloooo....., a tall order I know but, I have to start somewhere being a newby.... then work up from there. Gywnnie- Matildatraveller Tow vehicle: 1996 Toyota Hilux 2.8lt 4X4 Tray top utility (see photos) with seven leaf over axle springs together with 2 ENFORCER 4X4 BIG BORE shock absorb...

Robreen · Robreen

G'day all. We have reason to travel and stay near Rosehill,, NSW in September 2018. Any suggestions of caravan parks will be appreciated, preferably with cabin and caravan facilities. Within 30minutes would be good. Have looked on wikicamps and Camps 8, but not much luck yet. Thankful in anticipa...

meetoo · meetoo

A few of the lakes I camped by in western Victoria this year. No shortage of them. Such a great part of the country to travel around. Cheers, John. In order, Lake Colac, Wooroonook Lake, Lake Lascelles and Green Hills Lake Aararat. -- Edited by meetoo on Saturday 20th of May 2017 07:21:09 PM -- Edited by W...

ess kapees · ess kapees

We are teavelling down that way at the end of may and was wondering if anyone has ideas of camping for us

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Catch 22 on Over Weight Van ( 1 2 3 ) (closed) (Preview) Having read on forums many interesting comments about weight limits I decided to weigh my van. SHOCK horror to find its 400kg over the stated maximum on the plate. AND its only partially loaded. If I remove the water, the tools and the gas bottles it will still be more than 200kg over the weight stated o...	Peter Rose	79	4097	10:15 AM May 29, 2017 by Webmaster
	WINTON, 10 MONTHS LATER (Preview) Mid last year I put a post on here about being caught in the floods at Long Waterhole, Winton. We are there now. The place still looks like it has been nuked, even the track marks from the front end loader that towed us out are still. The waterhole is almost dry, ground just dried out mud. Hopefully this p...	Snippy	2	1123	08:16 AM May 29, 2017 by villatranquilla
	"There's no paper!" (Preview) I virtually always rough camp in deep bush and therefore dig my own latrine however I'm currently following a caravanning friend as he and his wife travel to some very out of the way places in west NSW, SA and WA. They are mainly using campsites from Wikicamps and after receiving a Spot message from him I...	Mike Harding	22	2341	11:10 PM May 28, 2017 by hako
	TRAVELLERS "WATCH OUT" (Preview) If you happen to be travelling North from Adelaide , "WATCH OUT" for the Boys & Girls in their old cars, charging up the highway to Darwin............**box Rally: Hundreds of cars set off from Adelaide bound for NT and Cairns. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-27/**box-rally-hun...	kiwijims	3	1810	05:02 PM May 28, 2017 by Desert Dweller
	Buyer Beware (Preview) BUYER BEWARE !!! I have a friend who has the misfortune to be the owner of an "Eva Kool" 12 volt portable fridge. Started having problems third time he used it. Turns out the warranty doesn't even make good toilet paper. So prospective buyers beware ! I do not advise anyone to make the mistake he made b...	Captain Crunch	18	3363	12:53 PM May 28, 2017 by toglhot
	Newbies in Eucla (Preview) We didn't really consider our odyssey to the east had started until we left Norseman. This was not the first time I had been to Eucla. In 1956 when I was 7 years old, I travelled with my parents across the Nullarbor in an FJ Holden. Very different journey in those days! The Eucla stopover was down on the fl...	JocknNik	11	1660	12:08 AM May 28, 2017 by JocknNik
	Driving partners ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I see the Grey Nomad Times has a story about a new caravanner's partner who refuses to drive while towing. I certainly can understand someone who hasn't had experience with towing having that fear. Luckily my wife is not too fazed by doing some of the driving with the van or our boat behind. We've towed...	JocknNik	33	2371	04:40 PM May 26, 2017 by macka17
	A Different Time and Life (Preview) 1 General Store Rainbow Vic 2 Jeparit Supermarket Vic 3 A man and his dog Hopetoun Vic 4 General store Rainbow Vic Cheers, John. -- Edited by meetoo on Saturday 20th of May 2017 08:05:02 PM	meetoo	22	1993	01:15 PM May 26, 2017 by hako
	Week or two at Kinka Beach (Preview) heading north and looking for a nice place to spend a week or two at between bowen and Hervey Bay . Looking at Kinka Beach area as the park sounds nice , they aren't booked out yet which sounds promising but just wondering about that area . We aren't people to sit around a lot but enjoy fishing and walking a...	jbrinks	11	1345	08:59 AM May 26, 2017 by Wizardofoz
	Stuff from a newbie (Preview) I'm finally getting around to commenting on our one and only caravanning experience to date, 3 months thru to Sydney and back, and throwing in some pics. I might put in a regular post plus pic or two from time to time as long as the 'old boys and gals' don't tell me they've had enough. I'd like to put the...	JocknNik	5	1284	07:16 PM May 25, 2017 by macka17
	Alpine Way Bright to Omeo (Preview) Did this trip today for the first time towing the Trailblazer gooseneck behind the Hilux . Prior to this had tried to find about it on the web and got a lot of conflicting reports about suitability for vans including that it is not recommended to take a caravan on this route. The only sign that mentioned a...	Lien	9	1287	06:19 PM May 25, 2017 by Sheffield-er
	NEXT GEN CARAVANS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Anyone had any experience or knowlege of these. Thinking of buying one.	Snippy	31	10679	08:50 AM May 25, 2017 by griffo and kezz
	Wren rooftop air con (Preview) Sorry but maybe an stupid question Will the Honda 2.2 be able to run Wren roof air con ??Cooling output: 3.0 KW Heating output: 3.0 KW In an Coromal Princeton 702 thanks John -- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Wednesday 24th of May 2017 05:48:38 PM	Cruising Cruze	6	894	09:12 PM May 24, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Are you a Lighting Junkie? (Preview) In recent times we've noticed many campers with gimmicky lighting set up around their camps such a solar lights near their tent pegs that turn red, green, blue then yellow constantly all night. The other day we noticed someone whose awning had more LED lights than an amusement park ride. Even along th...	Desert Dweller	16	1869	06:28 PM May 24, 2017 by Santa
	TANAMI RD, ANYONE RECENTLY DONE? (Preview) I did a search and noted the update June last year. But still wondering if anyone has been this year. We don't have long range fuel tanks so that will be the main problem. We are driving a Mazda BT50 Duel cab ute and towing a Goldstream RV 16.6' off roader. Also what is the suggested psi for both front and rea...	gandk	7	1251	01:34 PM May 24, 2017 by dirvine
	Road conditions from Home Hill to Ravenswood? (Preview) Is the road from home hill to Ravenswood qld sealed and if not how much is unsealed and generally what's it like?	madaboutled	6	2314	10:37 PM May 23, 2017 by madaboutled
	Wanted to Buy: A Jayco Penguin 'off road Camper' < $18,000 (Preview) Helloooo....., a tall order I know but, I have to start somewhere being a newby.... then work up from there. Gywnnie- Matildatraveller Tow vehicle: 1996 Toyota Hilux 2.8lt 4X4 Tray top utility (see photos) with seven leaf over axle springs together with 2 ENFORCER 4X4 BIG BORE shock absorb...	matildatraveller	16	3350	06:29 PM May 23, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Caravan park near Rosehill nsw (Preview) G'day all. We have reason to travel and stay near Rosehill,, NSW in September 2018. Any suggestions of caravan parks will be appreciated, preferably with cabin and caravan facilities. Within 30minutes would be good. Have looked on wikicamps and Camps 8, but not much luck yet. Thankful in anticipa...	Robreen	7	1284	07:42 AM May 23, 2017 by Fringe Dweller
	Victorian Lakes (Preview) A few of the lakes I camped by in western Victoria this year. No shortage of them. Such a great part of the country to travel around. Cheers, John. In order, Lake Colac, Wooroonook Lake, Lake Lascelles and Green Hills Lake Aararat. -- Edited by meetoo on Saturday 20th of May 2017 07:21:09 PM -- Edited by W...	meetoo	9	1575	01:11 AM May 23, 2017 by meetoo
	Free camping or low cost camping in the gold coast hinterlands (Preview) We are teavelling down that way at the end of may and was wondering if anyone has ideas of camping for us	ess kapees	8	1272	06:50 PM May 22, 2017 by Chris61
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